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UNMC for the record, July 26, 2024
UNMC’s Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD, has been named to Leadership Omaha’s Class 47 through the Greater Omaha Chamber. Dr. Anderson Berry is executive director at the Child Health Research Institute, vice chair of research for the UNMC Department of Pediatrics and the Dr. John and Patti Sparks Chair of Pediatric Research at UNMC, division chief of neonatology at Children’s Nebraska and vice president of research at Children’s.
Cass County Fair Horse and Dog Show Results
(Atlantic) The Cass County Fair Horse and Dog Show results on Friday are posted below. Champion FFA Showmanship-Taylor McCreedy-Atlantic FFA. Champion Senior Showman-Julienne Schutt-Griswold Clubsters. Runner-up Senior Showman-Kaylee Stetzel-Cowpokes. Champion Intermediate Showman-Cassidy Kennedy-Cowpokes. Runner-up Intermediate Showman-Karly Bylers-Griswold Clubsters. Champion Junior Showman-Cadence Kennedy-Cowpokes. Runner-up Junior Showman-Kenadie Krause-Cowpokes. Champion Overall Showman-Taylor McCreedy-Atlantic...
Ashland buzzing as development nears completion
ASHLAND, Neb. — After years of planning and construction, Oxbow Crossing is coming together. Now open — a 5,300-square-foot Bryan Health Clinic — something the area desperately needs. Soon to come, a world-class steak house. In the last week, townspeople got their first look inside the new...
Iowa Woman, 53, Conquering 434-Mile Bike Race While Preparing For a Double Lung Transplant
Barbara Heenan, a 53-year-old woman from Des Moines, Iowa, is conquering a 434-mile bike race across her home state while preparing to undergo a double lung transplant—an impressive feat as she's been living with a rare autoimmune disorder called Limited Systemic Scleroderma for decades.
Fremont Wins Slugfest In The Black Hills
Spearfish, South Dakota - The Fremont Moo recorded a 12-9 victory over the Spearfish Sasquatch at Black Hills Energy Stadium, Friday night. With the Moo win, Fremont needs to win one of the next two games, Saturday or Sunday, to qualify for the Independence League Baseball Association Championship Series. Fremont's...
Dr. Jeffery Gold wants to 'keep Nebraska competitive and growing' as he tours state as President of NU
OMAHA, Neb. — The new President of the University of Nebraska is kicking off a five-day blitz across the state. Dr. Jeffrey Gold took over as president on July 1. His statewide tour will start on Monday in Nebraska City, and will end in Scottsbluff. Gold said the conversations...
3 meteor showers expected to shoot through Nebraska skies in coming days, weeks
OMAHA, Neb. — Nebraska will get the chance to see not one, not two, but three meteor showers over the course of the next few weeks. KETV meteorologist Caitlin Harvey explained the showers will be best visible in places without light pollution. The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks on Aug....
Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society award 2 from UNL
Two with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center were among those awarded at the Nebraska Soil and Water Conservation Society awards night on Wednesday, June 12, in Scottsbluff. Bijesh Maharjan and Extension Educator Gary Stone received the Commendation Award which recognizes SWCS members for service to...
Legislative maneuvering could complicate the path for Gov. Pillen’s tax proposal
LINCOLN — Some lawmakers sent a warning to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen on Friday by voting to send the core of his property tax relief proposal to a more unfavorable committee than anticipated. The Revenue Committee is usually the destination for bills dealing with taxation and property taxes. All introduced bills and policy resolutions must […]
Wayne High grad selected to Nebraska Business Honors Academy
Mason Ley of Wayne, a recent graduate of Wayne High School, is among 38 high-achieving first-year students selected to join the Nebraska Business Honors Academy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln this fall. Comprising the academy’s 12th cohort, the students hail from seven U.S. states and 13 Nebraska communities. Ley...
Man accused of shooting at occupied vehicle in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A man was arrested Thursday in a shooting on a Lincoln roadway. Michael Nunn, 49, of Lincoln is charged with three felonies: discharging a firearm near a vehicle, use of a firearm to commit a felony and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
Bulls, Bands and Barrels bucks its way into Pinnacle Bank Arena
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - One of country’s most sought after sporting events is riding into Pinnacle Bank Arena Saturday. Dubbed Bulls, Bands and Barrels, the rodeo is taking its first tour across the country with bull riding, freestyle bull fighting, barrel racing and music performances from ‘Flatland Cavalry’ and ‘Sam Barber.’
Norfolk man accused of robbing man, threatening to fight officers
NORFOLK, Neb. (KOLN) - A man is in the Madison County Jail after a robbery outside a Norfolk apartment last week. The Norfolk Police Division arrested 32-year-old Theodore Thornton Jr. on July 16. He’s charged with robbery and terroristic threats. According to an arrest affidavit, officers were called to...
Cozad Community Schools host summer program to gets students ready for school
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - With the summer season winding down, some Cozad students are getting a head start in the classroom before the school year officially begins. The Cozad Community Schools Summer Program helps students, from kindergarten through fifth grade, to freshen up their skills. According to Program Director...
'Trucking Simulator' to be at Cheyenne County Fair Friday and Saturday
SIDNEY -- Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC), Floyd's Truck Care, and Adams Industries have partnered with the Nebraska Trucking Association to bring a truck simulator to the Cheyenne County Fair. This hands-on experience allows both kids and adults to explore what it’s like to drive a truck and learn about...
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